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nikimorr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is a true woman-power book spanning two wars. The ladies of this book were truly remarkable, especially learning that the WWI spy “Lilli” was a true war heroine and many of her stories were historically accurate.
This book can get very dark, especially describing Eve’s time as a spy during the war and during prison. However, it added a layer of authenticity. The author’s ability to relay the horror of what was happening in this setting was incredible. It was palpable.
It felt like multiple books in one book reading the lifetime of Eve and journey of Charlie, yet I never got bored or felt the book dragged. Everything felt necessary.
This is definitely a book that will stay with me. The character of Eve was fascinating and memorable. Her journey with grief, self acceptance, and guilt gives a lot to reflect about. Charlie’s story of self acceptance, self forgiveness, and her taking control of her own life despite stigma and scorn is aspirational.
Graphic: Abortion, Forced institutionalization, Alcoholism, Grief, Gun violence, Mental illness, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexism, Torture, Death, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War
jollymama's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abortion, Violence, and Murder
mohsina_anee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Violence, War, Abortion, Alcoholism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Torture
makmo722's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I will note that it was far more challenging to read than I expected. War is dark and the effect is has is seen clearly on every page of this book.
Graphic: Abortion, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, and War
Moderate: Alcohol, Child death, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Suicide, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Antisemitism
emily_koopmann's review against another edition
1.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Gun violence, and War
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, and Antisemitism
htoomanybooks's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Violence, War, and Torture
stabilesero's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved the duo perspectives of both Eve and Charlie, it added a depth to the book and I loved to see their contrasts and similarities. It loses 0.25 of a rating purely because I feel like Charlie's perspective has nothing on Eve's, but it was nonetheless relevant to Eve's present story.
There were spicy moments, and swearing, which I found didn't take away from the plot or characters and I feel that reviews that claim they do, don't give Quinn enough credit for how they were used to show the development of character or who the characters were.
I'm thoroughly looking forward to reading more of Quinn's works because of this book!
Moderate: War, Violence, Murder, Abortion, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Cursing, Death, and Genocide
Minor: Suicide attempt
shaylac's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
TLDR: Go on an epic adventure through England and France with a motley crew from the perspective of Charlie and Eve. Teleporting you back to WWI and present day (1947) you'll be eagerly turning each page to see what happens next.
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Toxic relationship, War, Torture, Pregnancy, Antisemitism, Addiction, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Excrement, and Grief
Minor: Abortion
katelandbear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: War
Moderate: Sexism and Violence
m4rtt4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: War, Abortion, Death, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Violence, Grief, and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Misogyny